News and Events

Good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining health and wellness, especially for older adults, individuals recovering from illness, and those managing certain medical conditions. To help make nutritional support more accessible, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) offers Ensure and Glucerna nutritional drinks for purchase at an affordable cost. UCHRA offers the following [...]

Leaders selected to advance regional competitiveness and shared prosperity Eight senior leaders from business, finance, higher education, government, foundations, and the nonprofit sector have been selected for induction into the inaugural PDI Fellows Academy and to represent the region at the Academy’s executive convening at Vanderbilt University, June 23-26, 2026. The Academy is led by [...]

Officials with the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) recently recognized several Executive Committee members whose terms will conclude in August, expressing appreciation for their service and leadership on behalf of the Upper Cumberland region. Those recognized included Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson, Macon County Mayor Steve Jones, White [...]

The following was published by UCNow and can be found by clicking here.  Cookeville Police Department will partner with UCHRA to integrate a certified peer recovery specialist into its operations, providing long-term support for those in need. City Manager James Mills said the agency will provide a specialist available 24 hours a day to assist people [...]

Update, June 2: The UCHRA Policy Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum. . . . The UCHRA Policy Council will meet on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Drive, [...]

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has announced its driver’s education class schedule for June through November 2026, offering a comprehensive program designed to prepare new drivers for success on the road. Upcoming class dates are as follows: July 28 - Sept. 3 Sept. 22 - Nov. 3 Learning to drive is an important [...]

The Executive Board of the Upper Cumberland Development District will meet on Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.  Immediately following, the Executive Board of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will meet. The meeting will be held at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Dr., Cookeville, TN. Click here to view the meeting agenda.

The following was published by the Herald-Citizen and can be found by clicking here.  The policy council of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency gathered this week to talk about how to potentially improve the services being offered to those trying to recover from addiction. "The discussion we would like to have is what is [...]